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2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in consumer reviews

$32,000 starting MSRP
side view of 2012 Prius Plug-in Toyota
(31 reviews)
93% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.3
  • Interior 4.2
  • Performance 4.4
  • Value 4.5
  • Exterior 4.4
  • Reliability 4.9
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Very reliable car with HOA stickers

A problem free car for with excellent gas mileage and HOA stickers. New owner get $500 check from PGE. Charges on regular outlet in 3 hours.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Plugin hybrid, can be used as normal hybrid.

Feels great driving, pickup is great. Great comfort. Ideal car for daily office and weekend drive. Reason to go for PHEV is for office drive I do not use gas. Gas kicks in only on long driver which is few times a month.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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I love this car

The car gets great millage, has tons of storage, and is extremely reliable. It's great for commuting, has good electronics, has needed almost no maintenance, and is a car I'd definitely buy again.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Super Excellent Car

This car is so reliable, fuel economy and durable. This is my 4th prius and I still have all of them. don't waist your money buying european cars. This is the best car in the market!!!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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I do all my local driving without using gas

I owned a 2011 base Prius and was able to get an average of 56 MPG over four years. When I saw this 2012 PIP for a very reasonable price I decided it was too good to pass up. I have had the car for two weeks and really enjoy the fact that I can do all of my local driving without using any gas.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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most reliable car ever.

if you want a reliable work horse that will go from point A to point B without stopping for gas, then this is the car to buy. 45-55 mpg on any day and even more with electric plug-in...

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Love my Prius plug-in

I just love my Prius Plug-In. Fun to drive, hardly ever have to but gas (maybe a fill-up every other month). Most of my trips are short, so I'm using almost only electric power. Great car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Good car, great MPG

Our first hybrid car and we love it. I am getting 50 mpg easy without even trying hard. Buttery is good for 12 miles.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Trying 2BGreen

The car is what I anticipated but NOT what was advertised. There are two models, a base model and a premium/delux model. The advertisement was for a premium model (which is nearly $5000 more) but this was not the case. None-the-less, the car itself thus far is great and delivers what I had researched. I have been to the gas station ONLY once since I purchased the vehicle nearly 1 month ago and my carbon footprint has been lowered.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Towing
  • Does recommend this car
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Love & Enjoy'g the Ride!

This is my 2nd Prius. traded the prev for a Prius PHV. The battery gives me 12 miles,..and get an avg of 75-80 on local rd and 52 on Hwy. Of course I don't race on the roads, and use the EV mode when accelerating mainly. Love the Interior ,..the comfort and all. Yes,..the pick up is a lil slow but that compensates for everything else. Its Grt for commuting, running errands and taking my kiddo's for their daily activities and of course,..the long drives,..don't have to think twice before going on a vacation now!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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